Ukrainian forces have eliminated valuable russian Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar system during its deployment on one of the active sectors of the front, according to a report released by Ukraine's Chornyi Lis Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade.
The operation was carried out by artillery scouts who successfully identified the radar's position and coordinated a precise strike at the moment it was being set up. The quick response and effective targeting neutralized a high-value enemy asset before it could become operational.
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The Zoopark-1M is a modern russian radar system designed for artillery reconnaissance and fire control. Its primary function is to detect the launch positions of enemy artillery, mortars, and even air defense systems by tracking incoming projectiles. This makes it a potent threat to Ukrainian forces on the front line.
Ukrainian military sources emphasize that destroying such equipment significantly reduces the enemy's ability to conduct counter-battery operations. The loss of real-time targeting data from systems like the Zoopark-1M can hinder russian artillery response times and accuracy.
The radar is also an expensive piece of military hardware. According to open-source estimates, the approximate cost of the Zoopark-1M radar complex is around $25 million. Its destruction marks both a tactical and financial blow to russian forces.
This incident is another example of Ukraine's growing ability to detect and eliminate enemy electronic warfare and surveillance systems. With support from advanced reconnaissance techniques and experienced forward observers, Ukrainian forces continue to degrade the technological advantage of the russian military.
As the Brigade commented, "Now the russians have one less Zoopark-1M [system] to rely on."
As Defense Express previously reported, drone pilots from the Bulava unit of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion have successfully destroyed russian Zoopark-1 radar system. The strike was carried out using FPV drones and is considered a significant tactical victory for Ukrainian forces. The footage of the operation was released on June 1 by the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group.
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